Wreckdiving, Old wreck of Lexington 1709
Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 10:28 am
Can somone help me to find some information regarding this wreck?
I am really intressted in getting some background info regarding this wreck. Not many people have actually dived on this wreck.
I know the exact position of the wreck, and some of the local history behind it, but cannot find any official british records.
I have 3 anchors laying on top of eachother. 20 meters dept. Some bricks are also scattered around there. (probably from the ships stove)
The wreck is located in Norway, Smøla to be exact. It is not on any chart.
The local history says that it went down in year 1709. It is said to be a British sailship.
Most of the crew where saved, and they actually donated a big altair for the local church when they returned home to England.
This church burned down hundred years ago, but it is all well documented.
The only thing now, is to find out where this ship came from. When it was built. What it was carrying? Documentations about how big it was etc...
Anyone that can help me? Point me in the right direction of where to look?
Thanks
Captain Nils
I am really intressted in getting some background info regarding this wreck. Not many people have actually dived on this wreck.
I know the exact position of the wreck, and some of the local history behind it, but cannot find any official british records.
I have 3 anchors laying on top of eachother. 20 meters dept. Some bricks are also scattered around there. (probably from the ships stove)
The wreck is located in Norway, Smøla to be exact. It is not on any chart.
The local history says that it went down in year 1709. It is said to be a British sailship.
Most of the crew where saved, and they actually donated a big altair for the local church when they returned home to England.
This church burned down hundred years ago, but it is all well documented.
The only thing now, is to find out where this ship came from. When it was built. What it was carrying? Documentations about how big it was etc...
Anyone that can help me? Point me in the right direction of where to look?
Thanks
Captain Nils